Harris took aim at the third umpire for a controversial run-out call that dismissed Brisbane Heat's Alex Ross on Wednesday night after it was deemed he was ‘obstructing the field’ as the ball flew in the stumps' direction.

He labelled it “embarrassing” and “shocking'' on Twitter, and as a high performance coach employed by CA, those comments are considered to be a breach of his contract.

“Cricket Australia (CA) advises that Ryan Harris, CA High Performance Coach has been charged for breaching the CA Code of Conduct on 10 January 2018, in relation to a number of tweets he sent about the KFC Big Bash League match featuring Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes,” the release wrote.

“Harris was reported for breaching CA’s Code of Conduct Article Level 2.2.3 — Public or media comment that is detrimental to the interests of cricket, irrespective of when or where such comment is made.

“Every player and any player support personnel are required to adhere to Cricket Australia’s Code of Conduct. This includes any person employed by, contracted to, representing or otherwise affiliated to CA or any State or Territory Association or BBL/WBBL Team.

“The proposed sanction was a reprimand and fine of $3,000, fully suspended, subject to Harris not being found guilty of any further breach of the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct for a period of 24 months from 10 January 2018.

“Harris admitted the offence and accepted the proposed sanction and no hearing was required.”

The decision caused an uproar on social media, with majority of the cricket community standing on Ross' side of the fence.

The Brisbane batsman, who was the first player in BBL history to be dismissed by this method, arguing that he had no intentions of blocking the ball's path.

You must always respect the umpires decision, but I wanted to clear the air and state my intentions in the run last night. I can unequivocally say I was trying to run away from the line of the ball to avoid being hit, as I felt I was going to make my ground.